When does a heartbeat start? South Carolina Supreme Court again takes up abortion issue

The justices likely will take several months to decide the case

FILE – The exterior of the South Carolina Supreme Court building in Columbia, S.C. is shown Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/James Pollard, file)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: March 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM PDT

Lawyers for South Carolina and Planned Parenthood argue how restrictive the state's abortion ban should be.

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Originally Published: February 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM PST

Most Popular

Supervisor E.J. Crandell gives an update on District 3 at the Judge’s Breakfast in Clearlake
Supervisor E.J. Crandell gives an update on District 3 at the Judge’s Breakfast in Clearlake
Arden Fire destroys 2 Lake County outbuildings; evacuation warnings lifted
Arden Fire destroys 2 Lake County outbuildings; evacuation warnings lifted
Best budget laptops for students and remote work
Best budget laptops for students and remote work
News Briefs
News Briefs
The best gaming keyboard
The best gaming keyboard
Charlie Brown and Snoopy offer an animated ‘Peanuts’ musical about summer camp
Charlie Brown and Snoopy offer an animated ‘Peanuts’ musical about summer camp
Best cellphone stands for hands-free viewing anywhere
Best cellphone stands for hands-free viewing anywhere
On the Democratic protests in Texas and Nebraska
On the Democratic protests in Texas and Nebraska

Page was generated in 6.9029500484467